UK Director, Electrical Design and Engineering

Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP’s global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.

As the UK Director of Data Center Electrical Design & Engineering, you will be focused on the development of the UK design and engineering strategies and standards that are the basis of our Program. You bring a holistic knowledge of data center systems that goes beyond your discipline and enables integrated & efficient solutions. You’re an expert at managing competing priorities to focus on what is necessary for the success of our program objectives.

You will be responsible for the development of electrical design strategies that enable our global program to bring our capacity to market safely, quickly, and with high quality. With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards and serve as an expert in your area. You’re a valuable contributor to the development of our data center design roadmap, collaborating with our other discipline leads, to position us for success now and into the future.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the electrical design strategies that are the basis of our UK program, including electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, sub-station, site & facility power distribution and backup power systems.
• Direct the development of our UK electrical design roadmap.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and direction to regional teams in support of implementing electrical design strategies in various regions across the globe.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to develop design criteria and project budget strategies that meet our customer requirements and business objectives.
• Provide technical review and design direction for our global site selection program.
• Support the technical review and qualification of our global equipment vendor selections.
• Evaluate customer requirements/requests for proposals and provide the technical responses and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, utility sub-stations (HV), power distribution systems (MV & LV), UPS, and backup power systems.
• Experience with electrical safety processes & procedures and SCCAF studies, including implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated cross-functional strategy, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with superior analytical skills; a problem solver with an astute attention to detail.

Additional Information:

Salary commensurate with experience and background. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Requirements:

The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently.

Closing Statement:

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.